Planning Manager Bulk Liquids

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Planning Manager Bulk Liquid to lead the planning and execution of milk cream and by product movements across our manufacturing network.

This is a critical high visibility role responsible for ensuring optimised bulk liquid planning across our network supporting production targets service outcomes and commercial returns. The role offers location flexibility with the option to be based at Head Office in Melbourne or at one of our regional manufacturing sites in Allansford Cobram or Leongatha.

Lead end to end bulk liquid planning across multiple sites
Together with S&OP forecast and optimise overall network plans
Manage arrangements with both internal and external stakeholders including industry partner relationships
Run daily and weekly planning rhythms with manufacturing and logistics teams
Provide visibility of milk solids inventory KPIs and metrics
Drive continuous improvement in planning processes tools and reporting
Lead and develop a team of 2 planners

About You

Youre a confident planner who thrives in complexity and ambiguity and can make sound decisions with incomplete information.

Experience in supply production or network planning within FMCG or manufacturing
Strong stakeholder management skills including external partners
Advanced Excel capability (Power Query essential); Power BI highly regarded
Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills
Ability to lead delegate and perform under pressure
Tertiary qualification in supply chain business or similar
Dairy or bulk liquids experience S&OP/ IBP exposure SAP planning systems (desirable)

Well Support You With:

The opportunity to make meaningful contributions while being supported by a multinational values-led company.
Learning and development opportunities to grow in your own way.
A competitive annual salary.
Participation in our Employee Share Ownership Program.

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Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applications close on the 30th of March; however we may progress sooner. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia Saputo produces markets and distributes a variety of products with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale Liddells CHEER Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Required Experience:

Manager